My Story: The Life and Times of Gordon S. Buck Sr. was published: 5/03/2025.
Step into a vivid, deeply personal portrait of 20th-century American life through the eyes of Gordon Sandlin Buck, Sr.—a son of Alabama, a soldier, a storyteller, and a devoted family man. In this lovingly preserved memoir, Gordon weaves together rich recollections of childhood adventures, family lore, World War II service in Central and South America, and the values that shaped a generation.
With humor, humility, and heart, Gordon recalls growing up during the Great Depression, learning life lessons from his remarkable grandfather, and riding through the rhythms of small-town Southern life—where Sunday meant church, work meant purpose, and family meant everything. His reflections illuminate the everyday heroes of his lineage, including pioneers, preachers, craftsmen, and caregivers.
This is not just a memoir—it is a multigenerational tapestry of American history told from a front-porch swing, where the past comes alive in the scent of fresh bread, the warmth of a pipe’s smoke, and the echoes of a grandfather’s wisdom.